US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 888 571-7
- Format
- 7", Single
Tom KimmelThat's Freedom
Vinyl pressings
That's Freedom
by Tom Kimmel · 1987
10 pressings5 countriesVocalPop
That's Freedom was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of That's Freedom
8 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 5 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury PRO 509-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 888 571-7 DJ
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
Australia
July 1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 888 571-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
888 571-7AA
888 571-7BB
Netherlands
July 1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 888 571-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
888 571 7 1W 1 Ⓟ1987 670 04Runout side A
888 571 7 2W 1 Ⓟ1987 670 04Runout side B
888 571-7.1Label side A
888 571-7.2Label side B
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MER 107
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | Mercury MER 107First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Japan | Mercury 7PP-253First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Japan | Mercury 7PP-253First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Mercury PRO 509-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Mercury 888 571-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | US | Mercury 888 571-7 DJFirst year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Mercury 888-571-77", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Colored vinyl | 7", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Colored vinyl |
| 1987 | US | Mercury 888-571-77", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | Australia | Mercury 888 571-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Netherlands | Mercury 888 571-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AThat's Freedom
- BNo Tech
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of That's Freedom are there?
10 vinyl pressings of That's Freedom are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was That's Freedom first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, Australia, Netherlands, Canada and more. One of them is Mercury 888 571-7.
How do I tell if my copy of That's Freedom is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 888 571-7, PRO 509-1, 888 571-7 DJ, MER 107) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is That's Freedom on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.